Researchers say a copper shortage could imperil Michigan’s EV future

15 May 2024, 7:45 am

A new report finds that aggressive EV transition timelines set by automakers and government officials would require unprecedented rates of copper mining.... Read More »

Michigan data centers would destroy state’s nation-leading climate plans, opponents charge

13 May 2024, 10:10 am

Data centers would give tax credits to tech giants while potentially giving utilities an “off-ramp” from the MI Healthy Climate Plan.... Read More »

Bidenomics continues to secure Trump’s swing-state leads

13 May 2024, 8:08 am

While Republican Senate candidates are not yet catching up to Trump's swing-state leads, the failure of Bidenomics provides the GOP with a clear attack line.... Read More »

Nessel plans to sue oil and gas companies over Michigan's changing climate

9 May 2024, 5:09 am

Michigan to join dozens of U.S. states and cities that have sued oil and gas companies, claiming their products are contributing to climate change.... Read More »

Consumers are griping about economic pressures, but do their actions match their words?

5 May 2024, 2:01 am

If consumer legal stress in Arizona and other battleground states stays muted, it could mean good news for President Joe Biden.... Read More »

Consumers are griping about economic pressures, but do their actions match their words?

4 May 2024, 7:01 pm

Many Americans like to grumble about the economy and financial matters ... connects consumers with attorneys and tracks the types of problems they’re facing. In other words, there's a disconnect ...... Read More »

Wayne State University to launch public health school with collaboration top of mind

1 May 2024, 1:01 am

Wayne State University is developing plans for a new school of public health in Detroit. Efforts to launch the new school come as East Lansing-based Michigan State University is expanding public ...... Read More »

Michigan’s Downward Economic Spiral Has It on Track To Become the Third-Poorest State in America in 20 Years

22 April 2024, 2:26 am

The researchers do not, however, attribute Michigan’s decline principally to problems in America’s auto industry ... with both candidates hoping to appeal to voters in a state roiled by economic ...... Read More »

Undecided battleground voters unanimously blast Biden on economy: 'Absolutely disastrous'

9 April 2024, 11:01 pm

The first episode featured a focus group of eight undecided voters from Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin who discussed their thoughts on the state ... has major problems on the economy with ...... Read More »

We’re Not Eating Enough Bacon, and That’s a Problem for the Economy

9 February 2024, 1:34 pm

The American pork industry has a problem ... roughly $57 billion to the U.S. economy and employs 610,000 people. In Iowa, the top pork-producing state, hogs outnumber people nearly eight to ...... Read More »

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